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Atamira Dance Company is a creator and presenter of Maori contemporary dance theatre of Aotearoa (New Zealand). Atamira means platform for the dead. The Company was created in 2000 by Jack Gray with core members Dolina Wehipeihana, Louise Poitiki Bryant and Justine Hohaia.. The company is based in Corban Estate Arts Centre in Waitakere City, New Zealand. The company takes their personal stories and that of their whakapapa to relate to Aotearoa’s history and touch on significant contemporary issues. Atamira typically means stage however a more in depth meaning to the word relates to the process of caring for those who have died.〔(DANZ article on Atamira )〕 ==History/Overview== In 2000 the company was founded as a response to the community need for a platform for Maori urban identity. They create works that aim to reach out to the audiences, and reflect the aspirations of many Maori people and their Mana Whenua (maori rights). All dancers and choreographers involved with the company have links to New Zealand iwi. 2007 Atamira formed the Atamira Dance Collective Charitable Trust to promote Maori contemporary dance. 2010 Moss Patterson took over the company as Artistic Director. Jack Gray still continues to dance and choreograph for the company. 2014 They are currently creating the fifth series of ‘Hou’ (meaning new). 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Atamira dance company」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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